9SETUP AND ADJUSTMENTSMower Deck LevelingPosition machine on a flat surface. Preferablylevel concrete.Check the tire pressure in all four tires. Inflationshould be 15 psi.Place 2x4’s on edge under the cutting deck fromfront to rear and lower the deck down onto2x4’s.Adjust the four lower chain bolts to the centerslots on the deck. FIG - 6 NOTE: Make sure thelift blocks under the frame are tightly bolted tothe frame.Check the chains for equal tension. If unequaladjust lower chain bolt in slot.Place the deck in the 6” cutting height andmeasure from the cutting edge of the blade tothe flat level surface to check the deck cuttingheight.Throttle Lever TensionStop engine and remove key.Throttle lever tension may be adjusted bytightening the pivot bolt. The pivot bolt securesthe throttle arm to the mounting bracket which ismounted to the console. Access is gained byremoving the console.Reverse Spring Detent AdjustmentStop engine and remove key.Pull the motion control lever back to the reverseposition and release the lever. When the leverstops it should be in line with the neutral slot, soyou can move the lever into neutral slot with outhitting the side of the console frame.If adjustment is required put the seat in the rearmost position on the slide, tilt the seat forward,remove the seat rod from seat frame and foldseat over forward onto the frame.On the back of the console where the spring isfastened, loosen the 3/8” nut and bolt enough toallow the bolt to slide in the slot. FIG - 7MotionControlLeverReverse DetentAdjustment SlotReverse DetentSpringDeck Lift ArmSlots For ChainAdjustmentRotate the motion control lever out into theneutral slot. While the lever is swung out into theneutral slot pull it against the the back edge ofthe neutral slot. Holding the lever adjust thespring by sliding the bolt in the slot to remove allthe slop and retighten the bolt.Check your adjustment by repeating the secondstep in this process.If no more adjustment is needed reassemblethe seat rod to the seat frame.FIG - 6FIG - 7